Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit, below year 1563; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITVA. Date: 1563. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.4–20.0 mm; weight 1.24 g. Features coats of arms (Jagiellons dynasty, Eagle, Pursuit/Topór). Maker: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit year 1563 pearl borders inscription divided Topór coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litva Date 1563 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.4–20.0 mm weight 1.24 g Features coats Jagiellons dynasty Eagle Pursuit Topór Maker Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse figure horse rendered low-relief visible contours textured wear decorative beaded inner border encircles central scene raised lettering visible edge coin areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights relief higher subtle scratches surface irregularities.